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For the last 30 years or so researchers at the University of Wakaito (New Zealand) have been studying Manuka honey. Headed by Dr Peter Molan, the team has confirmed that some Manuka honey has exceptional anti-bacterial properties. This honey is known as UMF® (unique Manuka factor) Manuka honey. The UMF® designation is the quality mark assigned to honey that has special non-peroxide activity that provides the honey with its anti-bacterial abilities. UMF Manuka honey benefits are numerous; it is being used in hospitals to help fight off MRSA (a form of staph infection), in skincare products, and also by individuals who are looking for a natural, earth friendly product product to increase overall health and fight infections.
Coral Island Manuka only carries premium UMF® high activity Manuka honey. We presently sell UMF 15+ Manuka honey, and UMF 18.7+ Manuka honey to Canada and the rest of the world.
DR Bee 500g UMF® 15+
$47.49
NZ Health 250g UMF® 18.7+
Our strongest UMF® Honey available. Excellent anti-bacterial ability and great tasting as well.
$32.99
Combo Pack 1x UMF 15+ 1x UMF 18.7+
The money saving combo pack. 1 500g jar of DR. Bee UMF® 15+ and 1 jar 250g of NZ Health 18.7+ (our strongest anti-bacterial Manuka Honey!)
$74.98
DR. Bee 15+ 2 jars of 500g
2 jars of 500g UMF® DR. Bee brand Manuka Honey
$89.99
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For almost the past 30 years researchers at the University of Waikato have been studying Manuka honey. Their research has revealed, among other things, that Manuka honey has superior anti-bacterial qualities and many beneficial uses.
PART 1 July 2, 2011
Manuka honey, whats the buzz about?
Have you ever thought about putting honey on a cut to help it heal and prevent infection? No? Well it may seem a little odd at first thought, but bear with me here. See the thing is, honey has been used for centuries as a medicinal tool by different cultures all over the world and even though the old days have come and gone honey is still around as a treatment method for sore throats, stomach ulcers and various other health issues. Recently, modern science has proven what the ancient medicine men likely already knew; honey has naturally occurring bacteria fighting abilities. That said not all honey is created equal. Although they all possess some low levels of hydrogen peroxide (a natural bacteria fighting substance that most of us know well) only a specific type honey from New Zealand has been found to hold a significantly stronger and more stable bacteria fighting compound. So what is this wonder honey you ask? Manuka honey, or more specifically UMF® Manuka honey . . . .check back for Part 2 soon!
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Our target product is natural UMF® Manuka honey. We are focused solely on premium brand Manuka honeys with strong UMF® non-peroxide activity.
Honey has been used for hundreds of years as a treatment for various health issues, and UMF® Manuka honey is presently at the forefront in this area due to its powerful anti-bacterial abilities. Along with potential health benefits, it also tastes amazing! So, not only is it tasty it can help you feel better too
If you are a producer or distributor of either UMF® Manuka Honey and/or Manuka products and would like us to retail your products please see our contacts page and send us an email. We are currently sourcing more product for Canada sales and would love to hear from you. Thank you for your interest.
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Waikato University honey research unit (New Zealand)
BBC article on UMF Manuka honey's healing powers
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What is Manuka honey?
Manuka (from the native Maori name for the plant in New Zealand) is the name for the Leptospermum scoparium bush that grows only on the islands of New Zealand and in parts of south eastern Australia. The flowers only last for 5-7 weeks therefore timing of honey collection is key. Bees that collect pollen from the Manuka bush, create honey, some of which has exceptional anti-bacterial abilities. Those honeys with this special "non-peroxide actvity" (the natural compound within the honey that gives the honey its bacteria fighting powers) receive the UMF® quality mark.
What is UMF and why does it matter?
UMF is short for Unique Manuka Factor, and is a registered trademark of the Active Manuka Honey Assoc. in New Zealand. Only those honeys that contain anti-bacterial properties (called non-peroxide activity) found in some Manuka honey may bear this designation.
The number that follows the UMF indicates the anti-bacterial strength of the honey. The higher the number the stronger bacteria fighting abilities. For a Manuka honey to bear the UMF seal the minimum antibacterial strength must be rated no less than 5.
What's so special about UMF Manuka honey?
All UMF Manuka honey has been tested for its anti-bacterial qualities. UMF Manuka honey far exceeds regular honey in terms of bacteria fighting strength, and only those honeys bearing the UMF mark have been rigorouly tested using the standard developed over the last 30 years by the University of Waikato's HRU (Honey Research Unit) in New Zealand. UMF® Manuka honey can be used to speed the healing of cuts and abraisions because along with its bacteria killing action it also draws moisture out of the wound to accelerate healing . In addition it can fight off a sore throat and help cure stomach ulcers or other digestive system issues as it maintains its anti-bacterial abilities while passing through your system.
Is honey safe to use on wounds?
Manuka honey has been shown to be safe to use on wounds, and is effective to assist in healing and fighting bacteria as it will remain active even when in contact with moisture. If you would like to read more on the subject the University of Waikato has been studying Manuka honey for quite a long time and has published info on UMF Manuka honey for wound healing at the following link; http://bio.waikato.ac.nz/honey/contents.shtml
Where do you ship to and how much does shipping cost?
We do most of our shipping witin Canada and the USA. We are capable of shipping to anywhere in the world, however, only those customers within Canada qualify for the 12.99$ flat shipping rate and can order thru the online store. If you are outside of Canada please emailus and we will most likely be able to arrange something for you. We are not responsible for any duties, international taxes or similar charges that may be incurred on any order outside of Canada.
Who do you ship with, and how long will it take?
We use Canada Post for all shipments as we feel they provide the most coverage in Canada, and can deliver to most areas of Canada in 5 business days or less. All purchases are shipped within 2 business days and will be at your door in 10 business days from shipping or less. For US customers this means your parcel will arrive via USPS. Most orders arrive within 10 business days.
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If you are at all unsatisfied with your purchase you can return it for a 110% refund of your purchase price (not including shipping). All returns must be unopened and in brand new condition. Prior to return you must contact us thru our service emailfor a return authorization number. Returns made without an authorization number will not be accepted. Shipping back to us will be paid by the customer.
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PART 2, July 7, 2011
First of all, what is Manuka right? Manuka honey is a monofloral
(one flower source) honey that is produced by bees that pollinate and visit the
Manuka honey bush that grows in the lush green valleys of both the North and
South islands of New Zealand. The Manuka bush is also present in small areas of Australia, but to a much lesser degree.
So why is the “UMF” Manuka honey so much better than just regular Manuka honey without UMF®?
Well, if you’ve ended up on coralislandmanuka.ca you have probably seen or heard of Manuka honey before and
are interested in trying it out or finding out more. As there is a fairly wide range of Manuka honeys available on the
market most people are starting to see it locally and beginning to purchase it regularly. In Europe and New Zealand UMF®
Manuka honey has been popular for quite a few years now and as the demand for naturally beneficial products increases in
North America, so has the demand for UMF® Manuka honey due to its exceptional anti-bacterial abilities. These days you
can buy cheap Manuka honey at Superstore, or more expensive organic Manuka honey at Wholefoods, neither of which
are UMF® certified, and as you will see, not all Manuka honeys are created equal.
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PART 3, July 9, 2011
What sets some Manuka honey apart from its counterparts is its extra bacteria fighting abilities. This “extra” anti-bacterial property, known as “non peroxide activity” (i.e. activity not due to the hydrogen peroxide that is present at very low levels in all honey, but another compound all together)are what set may be given the UMF® (Unique Manuka Factor) mark. UMF® is the original quality mark for Manuka honey with a measurable and significant amount of non-peroxide activity and was developed by Dr Peter Molan in the Honey Research Unit of the Waikato University, New Zealand. It is viewed as the industry standard, and is the only true measure of a honey’s anti-bacterial activity. Before the honey is given the UMF® mark, it is subjected to a stringent set of laboratory tests to establish its level of strength, and given a corresponding number. The higher the UMF® number awarded, the better. A higher UMF® corresponds to a stronger anti-bacterial ability to aid in such things as healing wounds and fighting infections. The minimum score for a honey to achieve the UMF® mark is 5 (the lowest) but some honeys may receive a score of up to 25+ (exceptionally strong anti-bacterial power). At Coralislandmanuka.ca we only sell UMF® honeys and presently stock 15+ UMF Manuka honey, and 18.7+ UMF® Manuka honey, both of which are of a very high anti-bacterial ability.
Recently some companies have tried to establish a similar grading system, with moderate success, largely due, unfortunately, to uneducated buyers purchasing their product(s). You see all honey does possess minimal levels of peroxide that allow it a small amount of anti-bacterial power. The problem arises when normal honey is ingested or comes in contact with moisture (which is typically what happens when honey is used in a wound dressing, for example).
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PART 4, July 27, 2011
When these circumstances occur the peroxide in regular honey is broken down and rendered in-effective. UMF® Manuka honey, on the other hand, does not lose its “non-peroxide activity”/bacteria killing powers under these same circumstances. The non-peroxide properties remain active and strong even when in contact with moisture, and/or consumed. This is desirable given that UMF® Manuka honey is often ingested as a way to fight sore throats, stomach ulcers and other gastro-intestinal issues or disorders. It is also used extensively by hospitals to fight off MRSA (a powerful “flesh-eating” bacteria) and as a wound dressing to promote healing and fight infection.
Another benefit of UMF Manka honey is what happens to it while its sitting on the shelf. Not only can it be safely stored for years, interestingly UMF® Manuka honey’s activity strengthens over time. In other words the longer you leave it, the better it will become at fighting off bacterial infections.
If you looking for a natural way to fight bacteria and aid in wound healing then honey, not just any honey, UMF Manuka honey, should be at the top of your list!
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